British residents shall have similar rights as Russians og regards trade, industry, and leases of land lots. In regard to th> amounts of assessment taxes on commercial and industrial enterprises exploited by them their affidavits made before the British Consular representatives as to the size and character of the enterprise shall be accepted as definite proof. But only when a permit issued for the purpose by a British Consul is produced may a British subject open, establish, or maintain hotels, board: ing houses or eating houses, houses of entertainment or shops for the sale of liquor.
The agreement stipulates that British subjects are to be entitled to any more favoured treatment that may be accorded the citizens of other powers.
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